Chien Shing Harbour Service Co (TPE:8367) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Chien Shing Harbour Service Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Chien Shing Harbour Service Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Chien Shing Harbour Service Co Operating Margin % Chart
Chien Shing Harbour Service Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Chien Shing Harbour Service Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Chien Shing Harbour Service Co Operating Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chien Shing Harbour Service Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chien Shing Harbour Service Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Chien Shing Harbour Service Co Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Chien Shing Harbour Service Co (TPE:8367) has a Operating Margin % of 23.69% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chien Shing Harbour Service Co and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 16.86. Over the past decade, Chien Shing Harbour Service Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.00 to 21.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Chien Shing Harbour Service Co ranks #172 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Chien Shing Harbour Service Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Chien Shing Harbour Service Co's current Operating Margin % of 23.69% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 16.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.00 to a high of 21.94. The Transportation industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Chien Shing Harbour Service Co's value of 23.69% is 221.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chien Shing Harbour Service Co ranks #172 out of 999 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chien Shing Harbour Service Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chien Shing Harbour Service Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chien Shing Harbour Service Co ranks #172 out of 999 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Chien Shing Harbour Service Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.36. Chien Shing Harbour Service Co's value of 23.69% is 221.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Chien Shing Harbour Service Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.00 to 21.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.86 vs. the industry median of 7.36, Chien Shing Harbour Service Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Operating Margin % among Transportation companies is 7.36, based on 999 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chien Shing Harbour Service Co's current Operating Margin % of 23.69% is 221.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Chien Shing Harbour Service Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chien Shing Harbour Service Co's current Operating Margin % is 23.69%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 16.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chien Shing Harbour Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chien Shing Harbour Service Co (TPE:8367) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$67.84, compared to a current price of NT$40.00 — trading 41% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 23.69%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 16.86 and 221.9% above the Transportation industry median of 7.36. Chien Shing Harbour Service Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chien Shing Harbour Service Co (TPE:8367), the current Operating Margin % is 23.69% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Chien Shing Harbour Service Co (TPE:8367) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chien Shing Harbour Service Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$40.00 is trading 41% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$67.84.
GuruFocus considers Chien Shing Harbour Service Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8367:
Operating Margin %: 23.69% (41% above median its 10-year median of 16.86)
GF Value™: NT$67.84 vs. price of NT$40.00 (41% below fair value)
Industry Position: 221.9% above the Transportation median (#172 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8367 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chien Shing Harbour Service Co Business Description
Chien Shing Harbour Service Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based shipping company. The main business activities of the company include warehousing service, operation of gas stations, sale of gasoline and diesel, operation of convenience stores, automobile cargo transportation, automobile container transport, container leasing, operation of the container terminal, customs brokerage, and vessel stevedoring service. The group has four operating segments - The warehousing segment, the Customs brokerage department, the Transportation segment and the Vessel stevedoring segment. The majority is from the vessel stevedoring segment, which is responsible for stevedoring of break bulk cargo for businesses and shipping companies locally and abroad.
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